Golden-winged Warbler Similar Species Comparison

Male

Golden-winged Warblers are slim, silvery gray birds with golden flashes on the head and wings. Males have a black throat and mask with 2 white facial stripes.

Female

Slim warbler with thin, sharply pointed bill. Females have a greenish yellow crown, a dusky gray throat and cheek, and golden wing patch.

Male

Typical song starts with a long, buzzy note followed by 3–6 shorter, lower notes.

Male

Small warbler. Males have a yellow crown, a black throat, and ear patch, 2 white facial stripes, and golden wing patch. Outer tail feathers flash white in flight.

Female

Females lack the male’s black mask and bib.

Male

Female

Females have a grayish throat and mask and a yellow crown.

Male

Male

Female